III.Course Description:Presents the evolution,
philosophy, structures and processes of the American juvenile delinquency
system; surveys the rights of juveniles, dispositional alternatives,
rehabilitation methods and current trends.

IV.Course Objectives:To assist the student to

·Become
familiar with the problems of youth in American culture

·Be familiar with the recent trends in juvenile delinquency

·Be familiar
with the link between family relationships and juvenile delinquency

·Be able to
discuss the role education plays in the lives of contemporary youth

·Have an
understanding of the magnitude of cost to society caused by juvenile crime

and violence

·Have a grasp
of some of the different delinquency problems facing the regions of the

world

V.Course Content:

·Concepts of
delinquency ·The nature and extent of delinquency·Schools and their effects
on delinquency·Social and developmental
perspectives and their roles in delinquency prevention·The juvenile court
process ·Juvenile corrections:
probation, community treatment, and institutionalization·Delinquency and juvenile
justice abroad

Contact
hours:I will be available after class
on Thursdays from 9:15 -10:15 in the library.Please let me know if you need to see me
during that time so I can arrange a private room.

Course Description:To develop an understanding of
the causes and effects of juvenile delinquency and the treatment of juveniles
in the juvenile justice system.

Course Objectives:This course will apply college
level reading and writing skills for tasks in the criminal justice field.The student will gain an understanding of the
Juvenile Justice/Criminal Justice System from a historical, political and
Constitutional perspective.Most
importantly, this course will assist the student in developing decision making
and critical thinking skills required in the Criminal Justice field.Methods of instruction will include but are
not limited to lecture, videos, guest speakers and groups discussion.Class
participation is welcomed and encouraged!!

By the completion of this course, it is hoped that
the student will:

Develop an understanding of the concept of
juvenile delinquency.

Develop an understanding of the theories of
delinquency and be able to apply these theories to situations involving
juveniles.

Develop an understanding of the environmental influences
of delinquency.

Develop an understanding of how juveniles are
controlled by the Courts, with special emphasis on the State of Virginia.

Develop an understanding of the history of the
Juvenile Justice System.

This site is an excellent
resource, and will be used during this course.Please let me know ASAP if you
do not have internet access.

Method of Evaluation:

There are 450 possible
points for the semester

Grade Breakdown:

Test #1 Chapter 1-4:100
points

Test #2 Chapters 5-8:100
points

Test #3 Chapters 9-12:100
points

Test #4 Chapters 13-16:100
points

Quizzes (two)20 points

Chapter questions (two)20 points

Attendance/Participation:10 points

Total points available:450

Grades are as follows

450-405:A

404-360:B

359-315:C

314-270:D

260-below:F

Specifics:

1.Chapter
questions:10 points
each, 2 required.Most of the chapters
in your text book have a brief section that deals with an issue in the Juvenile
Justice System.These are titled:“Focus on delinquency,” “juvenile law in
review” or “policy and practice.”To
complete these assignments, you need to choose two of these that interest you,
answer the questions and turn in a summary of your answers.This summary can be either hand written or
typed and is due on the date specified on page three of this syllabus.

2.Quizzes:two quizzes
based on you chapters will be due by the end of the semester.Quizzes will be announced by the instructor,
one before spring break and one after spring break.

3.Attendance
and participation:a possible 10
points total.Missing more than five
classes is considered excessive and will result in a grade of five points or
less.

4.Extra
Credit:opportunities for extra
credit will be available throughout the semester.It is suggested that students take advantage
of these opportunities.

Additional information:

üAll test will be
given via scantron unless specified

üIn accordance
with TCC policy, a student who wishes to receive instructional accommodation
because of a documented sensory or learning disability should contact the Staff
or Disability Services.

üA student who is
asked to leave the classroom due to behavior problems will be instructed to
leave campus.The student must then
speak with the Dean of Student Services before returning to class.

üPer TCC policy,
academic misconduct will not be tolerated.Please see your student handbook for further information.This includes plagiarism.

üPlease turn cell
phones and pagers on vibrate during class

üIt is imperative
that you be present for tests and turn in all assignments and keep up with you
reading.